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HDD 229N

1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT49,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 229N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

welded repairs to front floor sections

Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,257 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

welded repairs to front floor sections

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 64,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,718 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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HDD 229N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDD 229N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDD 229N registered?

HDD 229N is a 1975 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 23 January 1975.

Is HDD 229N safe to buy?

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